Medical Oncologists

Dr. Edward Samuel is a Board Certified physician in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology whose specialty is Leukemia – Lymphoma and Management of Pain.
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After receiving his B.A. at CUNY – Hunter College, he received his Ph.D. in Biochemistry with NYU. Dr. Samuel went on to get his M.D. from Duke University School of Medicine. He did his residency on Internal Medicine at Duke University Medical Center. His post-graduate Fellowships in Hematology-Oncology at Duke University Medical Center, Oncology with Memorial Sloan Kettering and Bone Marrow Transplantation New York Medical College, Valhalla.
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Dr. Samuel has a faculty appointment of Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine with NYU Medical Center.
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Dr. Samuel has been trained in the latest treatment of Pain Management.
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Clinical Research – Dr. Samuel is the principal investigator on several clinical studies. Smithtown Medical Oncology, Port Jefferson Medical Oncology, Setauket Medical Oncology John T Mather Memorial Hospital, St. Catherine Of Siena Medical Center, St. Charles Hospital

Dr. William Lipera has been a practicing board certified Hematologist and Oncologist for the past 22 years. Currently, he’s an attending physician at New York Cancer & Blood Specialists and Stony Brook University Hospital, John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, St. Charles Hospital and St. Catherine’s Hospital where he practices as an Assistant Clinical Professor, actively teaching medical students and residents.
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Receiving his medical degree at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine and completing his residency and fellowship at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and at Stony Brook University Hospital, Dr. LiPera’s area of interest and expertise include GI cancers, lymphomas and multiple myeloma.
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Dr. LiPera has published several articles on the treatment of colon cancer and co-authored “The Encyclopedia of Cancer”, a book geared towards educating patients and their families on the treatment of cancers. Currently, he’s conducting a clinical trial for patients whose cancers are refractory to conventional treatments. In development are two laboratory research studies analyzing new treatments for lymphoma, multiple myeloma and GI cancers. Dr. LiPera is optimistic that the results of this research will lead to new promising clinical trials.
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After receiving his B.S. in Biology from Adelphi University, Dr. Lipera went on to get his M.D. from SUNY Downstate University. He did his residency in Medicine at Long Island Jewish Hospital. His post-graduate Fellowships in Hematology-Oncology at SUNY Stony Brook Medical Center.
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Dr. Lipera has a faculty appointment of Attending Clinical Instructor with SUNY Stony Brook Medical Center.
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Clinical Research – Dr. Lipera is a principal investigator on several clinical studies. Port Jefferson Medical Oncology, Setauket Medical Oncology John T Mather Memorial Hospital, St. Catherine Of Siena Medical Center, University Hospital at Stony Brook, St. Charles Hospital

Dr. Regina Jablonski is a Board Certified physician in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology.
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After receiving her B.A. in Biology and Chemistry from Bucknell University, Dr. Jablonski went on to get her M.D. from the UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She did her residency in Internal Medicine at the UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Her post-graduate Fellowships in Hematology-Oncology was done at Temple University Hospital and the Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Jablonski has been involved in several clinical research trials, some of which are being funded by the National Cancer Institute. Smithtown Medical Oncology, Port Jefferson Medical Oncology, Setauket Medical Oncology BROOKHAVEN, John T Mather Memorial Hospital, St. Catherine Of Siena Medical Center, University Hospital at Stony Brook, St. Charles Hospital

Jeffrey Vacirca, MD, FACP is a board certified hematologist and oncologist at New York Cancer & Blood Specialists, where he serves as CEO and managing partner. His specialties include breast cancer, prostate cancer, and complicated cancers.
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Currently, Dr. Vacirca is the president of the Community Oncology Alliance (COA), medical director for Amerisource Bergen specialty group, a Scientific Advisory Board Member for Caris Life Sciences, president and co-founder of National Translational Research Group, and serves as a medical board advisor for Flatiron Health, located in New York City. Additionally, he is the vice-chairmen of the board for Odonate Therapeutics, a company dedicated to the development of best-in-class therapeutics that improve and extend the lives of patients with cancer. He has been the recipient of the Theodore Roosevelt award for outstanding dedication to patient care and has been named in Newsday’s Top Doctors. Long Island Association for Aids Care also honored him, where by serving as a consulting physician, he enables LIAAC’s staff to bring state of the art HIV testing to New York.
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Dr. Vacirca received his bachelor degree from the University at Albany and his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine along with his fellowships in Hematology and Medical Oncology at Stony Brook University Hospital and in his final year of training was named Chief Fellow.
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Dr. Vacirca has authored numerous articles on cancer treatment and currently is the Director of Clinical Research at New York Cancer & Blood Specialists. He has published multiple research studies and implemented the Prostate Cancer Vaccine Therapy Center on Long Island, New York, and is a national speaker on both breast and prostate cancer. Port Jefferson Medical Oncology, Setauket Medical Oncology John T Mather Memorial Hospital, St. Catherine Of Siena Medical Center, University Hospital at Stony Brook, St. Charles Hospital, Peconic Bay Medical Center, Southside Hospital

Dr. Nawaz is a Board Certified medical Hematologist Oncologist. Dr. Nawaz is an attending physician with New York Cancer Specialists since 2004. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Khyber Medical College, Peshawar Pakistan.
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He completed his residency in Medicine and fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn. Dr. Nawaz is affiliated with Brookhaven Memorial Hospital, JT Mather Memorial Hospital, St. Charles Hospital and St. Catherine of Sienna Medical Center. Dr. Nawaz is on staff and holds a teaching position as a clinical instructor in Stony Brook University Medical Hospital.
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Dr. Nawaz is actively involved in various clinical trials. He specializes in treating all oncological and hematological malignancies.
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Dr. Nawaz and his family reside in the community.
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Dr. Nawaz has an interest in thoracic tumors, GI tumors and lymphomas. Patchogue Medical Oncology, Riverhead Medical Oncology, Setauket Medical Oncology BROOKHAVEN, John T Mather Memorial Hospital, St. Catherine Of Siena Medical Center, St. Charles Hospital, Peconic Bay Medical Center, Southside Hospital, Southampton Hospital

Dr. Noshir DaCosta is a Board Certified Physician in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Hematology.
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Dr. DaCosta received his Medical Degree from Seth G.S. Medical School, University of Bombay, India. He completed his Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at LaGuardia Hospital, New York. In 1992, Dr. DaCosta achieved his Fellowship in Medical Oncology and Hematology at SUNY Stony Brook, University Hospital.
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Dr. DaCosta has published numerous studies in Hematology and Oncology in peer reviewed medical journals. Dr. DaCosta has been a lecturer in Clinical Pharmacology and Cancer Biology in the University at Stony Brook School of Medicine. He is currently clinical assistant Professor of Medicine at University Hospital Stony Brook. In addition, Dr. DaCosta has been an Institutional Principle Investigator for NSABP breast cancer protocols. As well as receiving Castle Connolly and Newsday Top Doctors every year since 2012. Smithtown Medical Oncology, Port Jefferson Medical Oncology, Setauket Medical Oncology St. Catherine Of Siena Medical Center, University Hospital at Stony Brook

Dr. Gurmohan Syali is a Board Certified physician in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology who specializes in all adult malignancies with special interest in treatments of breast, lung, prostate and gastrointestinal cancers.
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Dr. Syali received his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from University of California, San Diego, and his medical degree from Ross University. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Dr. Syali received a fellowship in hematology and oncology, as well as clinical trials research fellowship at Boston Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Currently, Dr. Syali holds a position as a clinical instructor at Stony Brook University Medical Center with affiliations at Brookhaven Memorial Hospital, Mather Hospital, St. Charles and St. Catherine Hospital. Dr. Syali participates in various clinical trials conducted at New York Cancer Specialists. Patchogue Medical Oncology, Babylon Medical Oncology BROOKHAVEN, John T Mather Memorial Hospital, Peconic Bay Medical Center, Southside Hospital, Northport VA Medical Hospital, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Eastern Long Island Hospital, Southampton Hospital, St. Catherine Of Siena Medical Center, University Hospital at Stony Brook, St. Charles Hospital, Huntington Hospital

Dr. Chu is board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology.
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After receiving his BS in Biology from Cornell University, Dr. Chu went on to receive his MD at St. George’s University. He did his internship and residency training at Stony Brook University Hospital. He completed his fellowship training at Stony Brook University Hospital as well, being named chief fellow during his last year.
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Dr. Chu has faculty appointment of Clinical Instructor at Stony Brook University Hospital.
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Dr. Chu is Chief of the Department of Hematology and Oncology at Mather Hospital and St. Charles Hospital. At Mather Hospital, he also serves as Chairman of the Cancer Committee and Chairman of the Breast Program Leadership Committee.
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Dr. Chu is the Associate Chief of the Clinical Research Department at New York Cancer Specialists.
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He has coauthored dozens of publications relating to oncology and hematology and has presented his findings at numerous national conferences.
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His interests include lymphomas and targeted biologic therapeutic agents. Port Jefferson Medical Oncology, Setauket Medical Oncology John T Mather Memorial Hospital, St. Catherine Of Siena Medical Center, University Hospital at Stony Brook, St. Charles Hospital, Peconic Bay Medical Center, Southampton Hospital

Dr. Louis J. Avvento graduated from the University of Rome with a degree in medicine in 1981. During his residency, he chose to submerse himself into the oncology world because, at the time, treatments were limited and patient care was extremely challenging. He wanted to be a part of a healthcare revolution to change the lives of oncology patients for the better and has found it to be the most rewarding career he could have chosen.
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After completing his fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at Stony Brook University, Dr. Avvento began a private practice in Riverhead as a solo practitioner with a nurse and receptionist – a staff of three. The practice eventually grew to a staff of forty-five oncology professionals. Dr. Avvento chose the East End of Long Island because in 1988, there were no other practices around. He created a more convenient and comfortable situation for patients.
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Dr. Avvento is board certified in four specialties including Internal Medicine, Hematology and Hospice, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care. He currently serves as the Medical Director of East End Hospice in Westhampton, NY, is the Director of Palliative Care at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, NY and a board member of Fighting Chance.
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Through the years, Dr. Avvento has received multiple awards in recognition of his outstanding performance and achievements in the field. Accolades include: “Best Doctors on Long Island’ –Newsday, 2008; “Physician of the Year” –Peconic Bay Medical Center, 2005; “Best Doctors” –New York Magazine, 2004/2008; Castle Connolly Top Doctors: New York Metro Area – 2002 to 2008, 2010 to 2014; Patient’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award – 2012; Patients’ Choice Award – 2008 to 2012, 2014; and Compassionate Doctor Recognition – 2010 to 2012." Southampton Medical Oncology Peconic Bay Medical Center, Eastern Long Island Hospital, Southampton Hospital

Dr. Alexander Zuhoski graduated medical school at Stony Brook Universityin Stony, Brook, NY after earning his Bachelor’s of Science at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut. He completed his residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York, NY, and later returned to Stony Brook University to complete his fellowship in Hematology and Oncology.
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Growing up, Dr. Zuhoski always knew he wanted to pursue a career in the medical field. He chose the route of Hematology and Oncology because he felt “there were few disciplines where he could make a huge impact on someone’s life” and also because he enjoys the “intellectual process of working with patients.” After his fellowship, he joined the Eastern Long Island Hematology Oncology team in 2003. He was drawn to the private practice because he believes it “allows him to become closer to his patients. One of the most rewarding moments and turning points of his career came when he had to treat both his mother and older sister; they are now both in remission. To him, “every day at the office is phenomenal.”
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Dr. Zuhoski is board certified in Medical Hematology and Oncology. He is a member of the American Society of Hematology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and also is a mentor to Hematology residents at Southampton Hospital. Southampton Medical Oncology Peconic Bay Medical Center, Eastern Long Island Hospital, Southampton Hospital

Dr. Clausen obtained her medical degree at Stony Brook University. She then went on to complete her Residency and Fellowship at Stony Brook University Hospital and is Board Certified in Medical Oncology and Hematology.
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Dr. Clausen has been practicing in Long Island’s Suffolk County for over 15 years and provides consults in Hematology and Oncology. Dr. Clausen holds a position as Assistant Professor of Medicine at Stony Brook Medical Center and has affiliations with John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, St. Charles Hospital, and St. Catherine of Sienna Medical Center. Setauket Medical Oncology John T Mather Memorial Hospital, St. Catherine Of Siena Medical Center, University Hospital at Stony Brook, St. Charles Hospital

Christi Kim, MD Is a Board Certified Physician in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.
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She received Medical Degree from St. George’s University and went onto to complete her Internal Medicine Residency, Chief Residency as well as Fellowship in Medical Oncology and Hematology at SUNY Stony Brook University Hospital.
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Dr. Kim is currently a faculty appointed Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at SUNY Stony Brook Hospital. She most recently was appointed as a committee member of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO). Dr. Kim is also an active member of the Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG), where she serves as the foundations Sub-investigator. Dr. Kim also helps serve as an adviser to the genetic testing advisory board.
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Dr. Kim has published articles in Hematology and Oncology peer reviewed medical journals and is a National Cancer Institute investigator.
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Her special interests are women's cancer care, clinical research and collaboration with others that can impact the best possible treatment care and outcome. Patchogue Medical Oncology, Babylon Medical Oncology, Bay Shore Medical Oncology BROOKHAVEN, John T Mather Memorial Hospital, St. Catherine Of Siena Medical Center, University Hospital at Stony Brook, St. Charles Hospital, Peconic Bay Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Southampton Hospital, Southside Hospital

Dr. George joined the team of premier physicians at New York Cancer Specialists in the summer of 2013.
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After receiving his Bachelor of Science; Life Sciences through the Accelerated BS/DO Program at New York Institute of Technology, Dr. Jerry George obtained his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine through the same institution. Upon the completion of his D.O., Dr. George completed his Categorical Internal Medicine Internship and Residency at the New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center. To conclude his post-graduate training, Dr. Jerry George completed his Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship at Lenox Hill Hospital.
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Among his many professional honors and scholarly activity, Dr. George has had multiple medical publications throughout his career, including those found in “[The Journal of] Community [and Supportive] Oncology” and “The New Zealand Medical Journal”.
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Dr. Jerry George, D.O. has special interest in cases focused on lymphomas, multiple myeloma and lung cancers. He is currently accepting new patients in New York Cancer Specialists’ Setauket, Port Jefferson and Riverhead offices. Riverhead Medical Oncology, Port Jefferson Medical Oncology, Setauket Medical Oncology BROOKHAVEN, John T Mather Memorial Hospital, University Hospital at Stony Brook, St. Charles Hospital, Peconic Bay Medical Center, Southampton Hospital

Dr. Yelda Nouri has been practicing medicine for the past six years, providing excellent care to patients across Long Island. She is the lead medical oncologist of the Fortunato Breast Center and sits on the Breast Panel Leadership Committee at Mather Hospital. She continues to devote time and effort to academic practice and is currently affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital.
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Dr. Nouri is passionate about community outreach projects that improve outcomes for cancer patients.
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She is currently seeing patients in our Great Neck, Port Jefferson, and Riverhead locations. Riverhead Medical Oncology, Port Jefferson Medical Oncology BROOKHAVEN, John T Mather Memorial Hospital, St. Catherine Of Siena Medical Center, University Hospital at Stony Brook, St. Charles Hospital, Peconic Bay Medical Center, Southampton Hospital

Dr. Samir Patel is a Board Certified physician in internal medicine, hematology and medical oncology and has a special interest in Leukemia, Lymphomas, and Benign Hematology and Bleeding Disorders.
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After completing his Bachelor of Science in chemistry and honors biology at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign he continued to The Chicago Medical School where he received is M.D. as well as, his M.S. in applied physiology. Dr. Patel’s post-graduate training began at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis with his Residency and Internship then followed his fellowship at New York Medical College where he was Chief Fellow of his class.
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Dr. Patel has been a practicing oncologist since 2009 and has gained experience through his time spent treating patients at the Metropolitan Hospital Center and Mid-Valley Oncology Hematology in New York and at the Bay Pines VA Medical Center in Florida. He has also been a contributing author to many publications and case reports, most focused on leukemia.
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Since joining the team at New York Cancer Specialists in 2014, Dr. Patel is continually accepting new patients in our Port Jefferson, Patchogue and Smithtown offices. Smithtown Medical Oncology, Patchogue Medical Oncology, Port Jefferson Medical Oncology BROOKHAVEN, John T Mather Memorial Hospital, St. Charles Hospital, Peconic Bay Medical Center

Dr. Steve Montana is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology. He has been a practicing medical hematologist/oncology on Long Island, NY since 1998.
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Dr. Montana received his Bachelors degree in Biology from Hofstra University in Hempstead before attending The New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, NY where he received his D.O. During this time he also completed a rotating internship at Saint Clare’s Hospital and Medical Center. Following his internship, Dr. Montana completed his Internal Medical Residency at Saint Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center and then continued to Stony Brook University for his fellowship where he participated in basic science cancer research studies. Since then, Dr. Montana has been treating patients on Long Island since 1998 and has been the co-author of three medical publications.
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Dr. Montana treats patients at our Port Jefferson and Smithtown offices. Many of his special areas of interest include lung cancer, lymphoma and malignant/nonmalignant hematology. Smithtown Medical Oncology, Port Jefferson Medical Oncology St. Catherine Of Siena Medical Center, University Hospital at Stony Brook

Dr. Gerry Rubin is board certified in Oncology and Hematology and has a special interest in hematological malignancies.
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After receiving her BA in Biology and English Literature from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Rubin went on to receive her M.D. from the UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, There she trained in internal medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Her post-graduate fellowship in hematology and oncology was completed at Albert Einstein-Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY.
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Post fellowship, she worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Paterson, N.J., where she was an integral part of the Bone Marrow Transplant Team and was named Medical Director for the HLA Registry of River Edge, N.J. Dr. Rubin also had the opportunity to gain additional experience with Bone Marrow Transplantation at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, Washington.
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Dr. Rubin has been treating patients in Bay Shore, NY since 2002 and will continue to do so in the Babylon and Bay Shore medical oncology offices with New York Cancer & Blood Specialists. Babylon Medical Oncology, Bay Shore Medical Oncology Southside Hospital, Good Samaritan Medical Center

Dr. Deepali Sharma graduated with a degree in medicine from the Mahatama Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences in India, where medical training intertwines with Gandhian values of simple living and high thinking, in 1999. She completed her residency at New York Methodist Hospital in 2006. She was also the chief resident at New York Methodist Hospital. Following her Residency, Dr Sharma completed her fellowship in Hematology and Oncology in 2011, also at New York Methodist Hospital.
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After her fellowship, Dr. Sharma joined the Eastern Long Island Hematology Oncology team in 2011. She brings a perpetual passion to the practice, as she believes that “oncology is the most dynamic and challenging field of medicine” and is constantly “motivated to be a better physician and improve the lives of oncology patients.”
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Dr. Sharma is board certified in Medical Hematology and Oncology. She is a member of theAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology, and is also a clinical assistant professor at the New York Institute of Technology. Southampton Medical Oncology Peconic Bay Medical Center, Eastern Long Island Hospital, Southampton Hospital

New York Cancer Specialists is proud to announce Dr. Trian Fillos has joined their comprehensive cancer treatment program and will be opening three offices in Queens, NY.
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Dr. Trian Fillos has joined the expansive network of medical professionals of New York Cancer Specialists and will be dedicated to providing world-class cancer care to the Queens County communities.
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Dr. Fillos completed his bachelors and masters in Boston, Massachusetts from Boston College and Northeastern University respectively before completing his doctorate at St George’s University School of Medicine. During this time, he spent extensive time participating in research with focuses on oncological screening and treatment options. Dr. Trian Fillos returned to Long Island, NY where he completed his internship, residency and fellowship in medicine at the Stony Brook University Hospital Department of Medicine where he was the Chief Resident and Chief Fellow for the Division of Hematology/Oncology.
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Since completing his education, Dr. Fillos spent the last eight years caring for hematology and oncology patients in Manhasset, Jackson Heights and Flushing in the great county of Queens, NY. Dr. Trian Fillos has joined the New York Cancer Specialist network so he can continue to provide quality care to his patients with the state-of-the-art technology available within the offices of NYCS. Bayside Medical Oncology, New Hyde Park Medical Oncology John T Mather Memorial Hospital, St. Catherine Of Siena Medical Center, University Hospital at Stony Brook, St. Charles Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, Flushing Hospital Medical Center, Northwell Long Island Jewish Medical Center, North Shore University Hospital, New York Presbyterian-Queens

Dr. Caruso earned his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He complete his medical residency at St. Luke's hospital, an affiliate of Columbia University. He went on to New York University Medical Center to train in hematology/oncology where he trained an additional two years in the laboratory of Dr. Simon Karpatkin, gaining expertise in coagulation and platelet disorders. He completed his hematology/oncology training at Long Island Jewish Medical Center where he spent six months on the Bone Marrow transplants service. After leaving academic medicine at Stony Brook University, he went on to serve the residents of Suffolk County in private hematology/oncology practice for 28 years before joining New York Cancer & Blood Specialists. Stony Brook Medical Oncology John T Mather Memorial Hospital, St. Catherine Of Siena Medical Center, University Hospital at Stony Brook, St. Charles Hospital

<p>Dr. Burns earned her medical degree at New York Medical College and completed her Residency in Internal Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York. She trained in Hematology and Medical Oncology at Stony Brook University Hospital and has been Board-Certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology since the early 1990's.</p>
<p>Dr. Burns has been in private practice in Suffolk County for over 20 years and is affiliated with​,​ and makes hospital rounds at​,​ John​ T​.​ Mather Memorial Hospital, St. Charles Hospital​,​ and St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center.​</p> Stony Brook Medical Oncology John T Mather Memorial Hospital, St. Catherine Of Siena Medical Center, St. Charles Hospital

Dr. Cortes completed his M.D. from Far Eastern University in Manila, Philippines in 1964. He did his internship at Cambridge City Hospital, Cambridge, MA in 1965. He spent his medical residency at Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, Boston where his Oncology attendings impressed him with their teaching skills and knowledge of medicine, inspiring him to pursue a Fellowship in Oncology at Roswell Park Memorial Institute, Buffalo, NY, under the tutelage of Dr. James F. Holland, in 1968. He then joined the staff at Roswell Park, doing teaching rounds with fellows, and basic and clinical research. In 1972 he accepted a position as Director of Medical Oncology Service at Queens Hospital Center, Jamaica, NY, where he started the first fellowship program in Oncology. He did the same at Long Island Jewish Medical Center (LIJ) in 1974, and became Director of Oncology Service and Coordinator of Cancer Program. In 1981, he resigned his position from both medical centers and went into private practice in Queens, NY. Dr. Cortes has admitting privileges at LIJ and New York Hospital/Queens (NYHQ), which was acquired by Cornell New York Hospital in 1990. At NYHQ he chaired the Institutional Review Board (IRB) (1987-2002) and is Director of Oncology Research (1998- ). Dr. Cortes was involved in clinical studies in lung cancer, breast cancer and head and neck, gynecologic and gastrointestinal malignancies, with past support from National Cancer Institute, Cancer and Leukemia Group B (CALGB) and pharmaceutical companies.<br><br>
Dr. Cortes’ experience as a clinical investigator, teacher and master clinician led to his appointment as Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the State University of New York at Stonybrook, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Weill Medical College of Cornell University. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He was a Traveling Oncology Consultant for Los Angeles County-University of Southern California Comprehensive Cancer Center in 1978.<br><br>
In 1981, the Philippine Medical Association in America gave Dr. Cortes the Most Outstanding Physician award. He had served as Chairman of the Education Committee of the American Cancer Society of Queens, President of New York Cancer Society, President of Association of Philippine Physicians of New York, founding member of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, board member of NY Hematology and Oncology Society, and a member of American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research, and New York Medical Society.<br><br>
Dr. Engracio P. Cortes is listed in Castle and Connolly’s Top Doctors of NY Metropolitan area and in Marquis’ Who’s Who in: Medicine and Healthcare, Millennium Edition; Science and Engineering, 7th edition; America, 57th edition; World, 20th edition, and the recent Who’s Who in America, 2009 edition.<br><br>
Dr. Cortes’ research on “Amputation and Adriamycin in Primary Osteosarcoma” was first published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 1974 (291:998-1000). An accompanying editorial by Dr. Joseph Burchenal of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center headlined it a “Giant Step Forward, If”. Several years later, it has been shown Adriamycin alone or in combination with other chemotherapeutic agents has improved the cure rate of Osteosarcoma from 20% to 55% and is now a widely accepted therapy for Osteosarcoma. This pioneering work is cited in major cancer textbooks in the chapter on Bone tumors. Dr. James F. Holland, Distinguished Professor of Neoplastic Diseases at Mount Sinai Center, NY, editor of Cancer Medicine textbook, and Dr. Cortes’ mentor, once said “Dr. Cortes, more than any other individual, introduced and pursued the importance of Adriamycin in the treatment of osteosarcoma. These efforts are represented in nine publications in peer reviewed journals and nine book chapters that he wrote”.<br><br>
Due to his clinical research activities, Dr. Cortes was invited to lecture at major institutions in the U.S. and abroad, including Bristol in England; Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon, Frankfurt, Milan, Paris, Caracas, Kyoto, and Bangalore. He had presented his studies at an annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Association for Cancer Research and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Cortes has published 26 articles, 11 book chapters and 53 abstracts. Bayside Medical Oncology Flushing Hospital Medical Center, Northwell Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New York Presbyterian-Queens

Dr. Sanjeev Jain is board certified in hematology and medical oncology and has a special interest in breast cancer, colon cancer and lymphomas. <br><br>
After he received his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Dayanand Medical College in India, Dr. Jain continued to the Jersey Shore University Medical Center in New Jersey for his residency in internal medicine. Dr. Jain completed his fellowship in hematology and oncology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NY. <br><br>
Dr. Jain has been treating oncology patients for over a decade on Long Island. During this time he developed his expertise in GI, lung and breast cancer as well as benign and malignant hematology. Dr. Jain also participated in clinical trial research, led multidisciplinary tumor boards and is the Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Hofstra Medical School. Southside Hospital, BROOKHAVEN, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Mercy Medical Center, Northwell Long Island Jewish Medical Center, North Shore University Hospital

Dr. Z. Malik is board certified in Hematology, Oncology and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Malik received his BA in Chemistry and Biochemistry from Cornell University where he was awarded a research grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. After graduating from college, Dr. Malik received a grant from the Medical Scientist Training Program and enrolled at the University of Iowa where he was conferred an MD degree and a PhD in immunology.
After medical school, Dr. Malik completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas, Southwestern. For his Hematology and Oncology fellowship, Dr. Malik trained at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
After completing his training in 2007, Dr. Malik relocated to Louisville, Kentucky to join the Norton Cancer Institute. He was at the Norton Cancer Institute for 10 years and focused on a wide variety of benign and malignant hematological conditions, as well as solid tumors. He was also actively involved in clinical trials in lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancers and lymphomas. Patchogue Medical Oncology, Babylon Medical Oncology BROOKHAVEN, University Hospital at Stony Brook, Peconic Bay Medical Center, Southside Hospital, Southampton Hospital, Good Samaritan Medical Center

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists is pleased to announce that Dr. Harry Staszewski, formerly of Winthrop-University Hospital, has joined our innovative and dedicated network of Physicians. Dr. Staszewski served as Chief of the Oncology Hematology Division at Winthrop-University Hospital from 1996-2015, and is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at SUNY Stony Brook.<br><br>
After earning an M.D. from Yale University, Dr. Staszewski completed his residency training and fellowships at North Shore University Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Staszewski maintains active memberships with the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology, and the American Association for Cancer Research. He has been recognized as an outstanding hematologist by his listing numerous times in the annual “Best Doctors” issue of New York Magazine. Dr. Staszewski was the principal investigator for a number of clinical trials in breast cancer, leukemia, myeloma, and colorectal cancers. He fosters innovation and research, particularly in cutting edge molecular diagnostic technology, helping to bring personalized medicine and biomarker research from theory to reality. <br><br>
He has published numerous articles in major peer-reviewed medical journals. During his 30+ year career in Medicine, Dr. Staszewski continues to develop and maintain the ongoing medical education of physicians and clinical staff. Dr. Staszewski has been closely involved in mentoring and teaching medical students, residents and subspecialty fellows.<br><br>
Dr. Staszewski’s clinical practice spans the entire spectrum of hematological and oncological disorders but he has a particular interest in hematological malignancies and colorectal cancer. At New York Cancer & Blood Specialists, having Dr. Staszewski join our network of Physicians is just another way in which we are continuing to bring leading-edge, quality cancer care to each and every New York community. Smithtown Medical Oncology, Setauket Medical Oncology John T Mather Memorial Hospital, St. Catherine Of Siena Medical Center, St. Charles Hospital

After receiving her BA from Fordham University, Dr. Guigova went on to receive her Medical Degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. During her medical training, she obtained a Master’s Degree in Neuromuscular Sciences, with particular focus in Human Anatomy. She then completed her residency and fellowship training at Northwell Health / North Shore-LIJ Health System where she was the Chief Fellow during her final year. Specific areas of interest include Breast and Gynecologic Malignancies. Stony Brook Medical Oncology, Setauket Medical Oncology John T Mather Memorial Hospital, St. Catherine Of Siena Medical Center, University Hospital at Stony Brook, St. Charles Hospital

Dr. Helen Shum is a Board Certified Physician in the areas of Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Oncology.<p><p>
Dr. Shum earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Brandeis University in Massachusetts while minoring in Anthropology and Biochemistry. After her undergraduate studies, she attended Drexel University College of Medicine in Pennsylvania where she received her Medical Degree. She completed her Internal Medicine internship and residency at Brown University and went on to complete her fellowship training in Hematology and Oncology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center.<p>
During her training, Dr. Shum has participated in basic science research at Cornell University, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and the New York Blood Center. She also co-authored several publications on various topics in clinical oncology. Since completing her training, Dr. Shum has treated patients with a wide variety of hematologic and oncologic disorders in Manhasset, New York. She is thrilled to be returning to Queens to continue to serve her community alongside other medical professionals at New York Cancer & Blood Specialists. Whitestone Medical Oncology, Bayside Medical Oncology Flushing Hospital Medical Center, New York Presbyterian-Queens

Dr. Volterra is one of the founding physicians at the Eastchester Center for Cancer Care, a division of New York Cancer & Blood Specialists. Dr. Volterra serves as an assistant clinical professor of medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He is a member of the American College of Physicians, Italian Medical Society, American Medical Society, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Society fro Immunotherapy of Cancer, American Society of Internal Medicine, American Society of Breast Disease and American Society of Hematology. He is actively involved in clinical cancer research, he is the principal investigator in the several research trials that the center has been offering to his patients. He earned his medical degree, Summa Cum Laude, in 1983 from Universita'Degli Studi La Sapienza, Italy. He is board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and hematology. Eastchester Cancer Center Montefiore Medical Center, Jacobi Medical Center

Dr. Retter is a consulting physician at the Eastchester Center for Cancer Care, a division of New York Cancer & Blood Specialists. He is an accomplished oncologist and hematologist with numerous publications, his most recent regarding his work with prostate cancer and antiangiogenesis. Dr. Retter brings his clinical research expertise to expand Eastchester Center for Cancer Care, a division of New York Cancer & Blood Specialists, and use that expertise to expand the clinical research infrastructure. Dr. Retter earned his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1999 and performed his residency training at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA and completed a combined Hematology/Oncology fellowship at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland. Eastchester Cancer Center Montefiore Medical Center

Dr. Tarek Elrafei is an Assistant Professor of Medicine, in Hematology and Medical Oncology, at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He is an Attending Physician at Montefiore and also Jacobi Medical Center where he has many leadership roles including chief of Hematology/Medical Oncology division, cancer committee chairman and fellowship site director. His practice focuses on a variety of benign and malignant hematologic conditions, as well as solid tumors. Dr. Elrafei has co-authored many scientific articles and has presented at national meetings including the American Society of Hematology, San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium and American Society of Clinical Oncology. Eastchester Cancer Center Montefiore Medical Center, Jacobi Medical Center

Dr Nathaniel Wisch graduated from the University of Rochester with a degree in Biology and received his medical school education at Northwestern University. He went on to complete his post graduate training at Downstate Medical Center, Montefiore Medical Center, and Mount Sinai Hospital. He is board certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology.
Dr Wisch is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and an Adjunct Professor of Medicine at New York University. He is an attending physician at Mount Sinai Hospital, as well as Lenox Hill Hospital, where he also serves as Chief of
Hematology and Medical Oncology.
He has been awarded the Jacobi Medal by Mount Sinai Hospital for his outstanding medical achievements, as well as an award by the Mount Sinai Comprehensive Breast Center for his dedicated work in this area.
Dr Wisch has served on many national committees in Hematology and Medical Oncology. He has been recognized for his clinical skills by being listed in New York Magazine, America’s Top Doctors, New York Super Doctors, and Castle Connolly for many years. He has also authored more than thirty scientific articles.
Dr Wisch prides himself in offering his patients the best care with compassion and
sensitivity. Central Park Hematology & Oncology Lenox Hill Hospital, Mt. Sinai Medical Center

Dr Steven Gruenstein is an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, in Hematology and Medical Oncology, at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He is an Attending Physician both at Mount Sinai and Lenox Hill.
Dr Gruenstein completed his subspecialty training at Beth Israel Hospital after which he became board certified in Medical Oncology, Hematology and earlier in Internal Medicine. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, Amercan Society of Breast Diseases amongst others.
Dr Gruenstein is recognized throughout the NY Metropolitan as an outstanding clinical Hematologist/Oncologist dedicated to his patients’ wellbeing. He is their advocate. He is also known for kindness and compassion which is evident immediately upon meeting him. He has been honored with citations in New York Magazine’s Best Doctor’s, Castle Connelly’s Best Doctors in US and NY, Patients’ Choice and Compassionate Doctor’s Awards. He has been described, interviewed and quoted in books, magazines and newspapers. He has published extensively in his field.
Dr Gruenstein is especially interested in Breast Cancer, Hematologic Malignancies and GI Malignancies. He treats other cancers as well, and is an expert in Benign Hematology. He teaches at both Mount Sinai and Lenox Hill, lecturing on many topics, directing tumor boards and serving on various hospital administrative boards.
For patients seeking more time and personalized attention, Dr Gruenstein offers a special Concierge Service. Central Park Hematology & Oncology Lenox Hill Hospital, Mt. Sinai Medical Center

Dr Amory Novoselac is board certified in Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine.
He earned his medical degree from University of Zagreb in 1996, and he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Hematology / Oncology fellowship at Lenox HIll Hospital in New York.
Dr Novoselac is an Attending Physician at Lenox Hill Hospital and Mount Sinai Medical Center. He holds an academic position as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr Novoselac participates in education and training of medical students, residents and fellow physicians.
He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology, American College of Physicians and NY State Medical Society. Dr Novoselac provides care for a range of benign and malignant blood disorders as well as solid tumors, with a special clinical focus on lung cancer. Central Park Hematology & Oncology Lenox Hill Hospital, Mt. Sinai Medical Center

Dr Brenda Panzera is a clinical instructor in hematology and oncology at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and attending physician at Mount Sinai and Lenox Hill Hospitals. Previously, she was chief fellow in hematology and oncology at Mount Sinai, and chief medical resident at Long Island Jewish Medical Center.
She is involved in significant primary research, and has also served on the Oncology Care Center Performance and Improvement Committee at Mount Sinai, and has instructed at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Long Island Jewish Medical Center.
She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Medical Oncology and Hematology, and is a member of the American Society of Hematology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Central Park Hematology & Oncology Lenox Hill Hospital, Mt. Sinai Medical Center

Dr. Philip Schulman, MD, FACP is a board certified physician in internal medicine, hematology and medical oncology. He specializes in the hematologic malignancies including, leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma. He graduated CCNY with a BS in biology as a magna cum laude and phi beta kappa honoree. He went on to receive his MD at SUNY-Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. He then completed his internal medicine residency at NSUH-Weill Cornell Medical Medical center and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. His fellowship in hematology/oncology was at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer. He then served a distinguished academic career at North Shore University Hospital as Director of the Hematology/oncology fellowship program, Associate Chief of Hematology and Chief of a newly formed leukemia service, which he was instrumental in starting. At the time f his departure this service ranked as the number one leukemia care service on Long Island recruited the second most protocol patients to Cancer and Leukemia Group B studies. In addition he attained the rank of Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell and the Professor of Clinical Medicine at NYU School of Medicine when the hospital affiliation changed.
His career took a new trajectory when he was recruited by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to serve as Chief of the Medical Oncology Network Service on Long Island. He remained as chief for 13 years at which time The number of cancer patients that were seen tripled.
For the past 4 years he has served as Director of Medical Oncology for Nanthealth, a cancer genomics company based in Culver City, CA.
Clinical Research. Dr. Schulman has authored more than 150 proffered papers and medical abstracts. and has served as vice chair of the CALGB leukemia committee, Board of Directors for the CLL Research Consortium and as a member of the Data Safety Board. New York Cancer and Blood Specialists at Mount Sinai Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Huntington Hospital

After receiving his Bachelor of Science at Pace University with honors, Dr. Joshua Harris obtained his Doctorate of Medicine from Ross University. Upon the completion of his M.D.., Dr. Harris completed his Categorical Internal Medicine Internship and Residency at NYU Winthrop hospital. During which time he received honors as the most outstanding resident. He was also elected and inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha national Honor society for excellence in scholarship, high professionalism, leadership, and gifted teaching. To conclude his post-graduate training, Dr. Joshua Harris completed his Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship at NYU Winthrop Hospital. In his final year of training, Dr. Harris was named Chief Fellow for the department of Hematology and Oncology.
Dr. Joshua Harris has special interest in cases focused on GI malignancies, lung and breast cancer. New York Cancer and Blood Specialists at Mount Sinai, New Hyde Park Medical Oncology Huntington Hospital

Dr. Cyriac earned his medical degree from Georgetown University. He completed internship and residency training in Internal Medicine at Georgetown University Hospital followed by Hematology and Oncology Fellowship at New York University. He is board certified in both medical oncology and hematology.
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Throughout his training Dr. Cyriac has been involved in research directed toward bringing new, more effective treatments to patients. He is a co-author of several peer-reviewed publications. He has worked at the National Institutes of Health performing drug discovery research and his is a co-owner of a US patent on several investigational drugs. During his fellowship, Dr. Cyriac was involved in clinical trials research developing better lung cancer treatments using immunotherapy.
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His clinical practice spans the entire spectrum of oncologic and hematologic disorders. He has particular expertise in lung, prostate, and colorectal cancers, lymphoma and benign hematology. Dr. Cyriac has worked exhaustively throughout his medical career to provide the highest quality care and making sure his patients are heard. He is dedicated to applying cutting-edge cancer therapies, specifically immunotherapy and targeted therapy, and tailoring treatment to each individual aiming for the best possible outcome Smithtown Medical Oncology, Setauket Medical Oncology John T Mather Memorial Hospital, St. Catherine Of Siena Medical Center, University Hospital at Stony Brook, Southside Hospital, Good Samaritan Medical Center

Dr. Lynn Ratner is Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine and Neoplastic Disease at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, NY, and is also Education Coordinator for Medical Oncology at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. He is the author of a 309-page medical handbook on breast cancer that is in its second edition. Titled Contemporary Diagnosis and Management of Breast Cancer, the book is used by medical and nursing professionals.
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Dr. Ratner has often been named one of NYC's Top Doctors and is a frequent speaker and presenter at medical conferences on the topics of breast cancer, lung cancer and colorectal cancer. He regularly participates in clinical trials in a number of different cancer categories. From 2006 to 2010 he was the Principal Investigator for a trial of a new medicine for treatment of neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas and also recently participated in two major trials for non-small cell lung cancer and another trial for treatment of colorectal cancer.
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Doctor Ratner was recently interviewed on several news channels discussing the need for genetic testing in breast cancer and the heightened interest in preventative mastectomy. Manhattan Medical Oncology Lenox Hill Hospital, Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Jewish Home and Hospital Bronx

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) is pleased to announce that Dr. Leno Thomas has joined our innovative and dedicated network of physicians. For patients and loved ones, the fight against cancer or a complicated or sometimes even a benign but cumbersome hematological disorder is a life-altering challenge. Since each patient is different, Dr. Thomas believes in taking “an individualized approach not just to the disease at hand but to the person before me- the mother, father, brother, sister or friend”. Dr. Thomas believes that to partner with the sick at their most vulnerable time is a “privileged duty” and she extends this partnership to all of her colleagues as they work together on mutual patients.<br><br>
Dr. Thomas completed her Internal Medicine residency training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, McKeesport Hospital, USA and her sub-specialty training in Hematology-Oncology at the University of Maryland, USA. Among her scholarly activities Dr. Thomas has had multiple medical publications during her career, featured in the American Journal of Hematology, The International Journal of Cancer Therapy and Oncology, The Journal of Thoracic Oncology, and The Journal of Clinical Oncology. Among her professional honors, she was awarded ‘Intern of the Year’ during her residency training as well as ‘Resident Researcher of the Year.’ <br><br>
Dr. Thomas strives to be the kind of physician described by the famous Dr. William Osler: “A good physician takes care of the disease. A great physician takes care of the patient who has the disease”. Dr. Thomas is eager to help achieve the best results possible for each of our patients. She has the experience of actively participating with healthcare teams, has chaired Tumor Board and Cancer committee in prior institutions and has an excellent track record of communicating and collaborating with referring and consulting physicians. Professionalism, communication, and quality healthcare are Dr. Thomas' strengths. <br><br>
Dr. Thomas has a special interest in Lung cancer, Gastro-intestinal cancers, Breast cancer, Lymphomas, and various benign blood disorders. She enjoys the gamut of simple and complex cases and has the experience of working with patients from diverse backgrounds. Patchogue Medical Oncology, Babylon Medical Oncology

Dr. Walczyszyn’s completed his Fellowship, Residency, Intern Medicine training, and Sub-Internship Internal Medicine, at Lennox Hill Hospital-Northwell Hospital in, and another sub-internship in Internal Medicine in Wayne State University-Detroit, Michigan. He was the recipient of the Teaching Associate Award: given for excellence in the education of students and resident at the Hofstra North Shore LIJ School of Medicine and Lennox Hill Hospital.
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Dr. Walczyszyn received his M.D. from Poznan’ University of Medical Sciences, in Poznan’, Poland, and his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, from Salve Regina University Honors program.
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Dr. Walczyszyn’s publications include: Hyperprolactinemia: An Unfamiliar Acquired Cause of Pulmonary Embolism, Incidence of Thrombocytopenia in Orthopedic Surgery Patients, and The transfusion Safety Officer: An Effective Tool in Patient Blood Management, A Rare Cause of Jaundice and Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia: Don’t Forget EBV.
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Dr. Walczyszyn’s academic activity included Systematic Therapy for Malignant Melanoma According to Stage Disease, American College of Physicians Board Prep: Hematology Lecture, and Pulmonary Manifestations of Sickle Cell Disease.
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Dr. Walczyszyn is currently a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, and the American College of Physicians. He has increased awareness of drug addiction treatment, with Physician Alcohol and Abuse Training Program (PAAT). Dr. Walczyszyn is also fluent in Polish. Central Park Hematology & Oncology

<p>Dr. Richard Zuniga is as a board certified hematologist-oncologist. Dr. Richard Zuniga practiced as an Attending Physician and then became the Medical Director of Clinical Research at Lowell General Hospital. He has also practiced at New York Methodist Hospital, where he received the Attending Teaching Excellence Award in 2015.</p>
<p>Before practicing medicine, Dr. Zuniga earned his Medical Degree (M.D.) at Universidad de San Martin de Porres in Peru. Dr. Zuniga completed his Residency, and his first Fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital, where he also practiced as an Attending Physician.</p>
<p>He then completed two more Fellowships; in Hematology-Oncology, and Drug Development Research at the University of Texas Health Service Center.</p>
<p>Dr. Zuniga has been recognized for his fight against breast cancer, receiving the Breast Cancer Achievement Award from the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium in 2010. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and Hematology, The European Society of Hematology, and the Society for Neuro-Oncology.</p>
<p>He has authored several peer-reviewed manuscripts, which have been featured in the Journal of Neuro-Oncology. NYCBS is proud to have Dr. Zuniga attending, as he will impact its practice for years to come.</p> Patchogue Medical Oncology, Babylon Medical Oncology, Bay Shore Medical Oncology The Cancer Center at Lowell General Hospital

Jahan Aghalar, MD is a board certified hematologist and oncologist. He specializes in malignancies originating from the genitourinary tract, specifically prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancers.
Dr. Aghalar earned his Bachelor’s Degree with honors from New York University and his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Dr. Aghalar completed his residency in internal medicine, serving as Chief Resident at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. During this time, he had received the Outstanding Teacher Award.
He later completed his fellowship in Hematology-Oncology at Hofstra-Northwell School of Medicine.
Prior to joining NY Cancer and Blood Specialists, Dr. Aghalar practiced at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center as part of the Genitourinary Oncology, Thoracic Oncology, and Head and Neck Oncology services.
A Long Island native, Dr. Aghalar specializes in genitourinary malignancies, which are cancers originating from the prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicles. “Being born and raised on Long Island, I see my role as an oncologist to give back to the community. I strongly believe that it is my duty to treat each patient as an individual, always being mindful of differences in medical, psychosocial, and cultural backgrounds.” Smithtown Medical Oncology, New Hyde Park Medical Oncology